Live Music

Name: Katy Stephan
Start: 2026-09-24T20:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-24T23:00:00-07:00
Location: Comstock Saloon

September 2026
The Charles Unger Experience
September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Charles Unger Experience

Ti Piacera 1507 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Join us for a high-energy evening of soulful jazz and funk with the Charles Unger Experience at Ti Piacera! Performing every other Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, the legendary San Francisco saxophonist Charles Unger brings his signature blend of passion and virtuosity to the stage. Known for his charismatic stage presence and explosive playing, Charles Unger leads a band that bridges the gap between classic jazz and contemporary grooves. The Charles Unger Experience is more than just a jazz set; it is a vibrant musical journey featuring soulful melodies, driving rhythms, and intricate improvisation. Whether he is playing a […]
Free
Open Jazz Jam, Swing, Country, Manouche, Blues, and Standards
September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Jazz Jam, Swing, Country, Manouche, Blues, and Standards

The Liberties 998 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Every Wednesday Mark Brazil hosts an open jam at The Liberties in the Mission. Come by for a hang, a bit, a drink, a dance, or the opportunity to play with some fantastic local talent. Bring your horn, strings, keys or voice. Friendly to all levels of playing.
Free
Sharman Duran
September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sharman Duran

Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Sheba Piano Lounge in the historic Fillmore District welcomes the fabulous Sharman Duran for an evening of piano and vocals on elegant renditions of standards and original jazz songs, set against the intimate, candlelit backdrop once known as the Harlem of the West. Described as a later‑day Blossom Dearie, Duran is a spirited jazz vocalist and pianist whose complex, nuanced performances often feature original works from her acclaimed album Questioning Reality, bringing a modern, intellectual edge to the classic piano lounge tradition whether she’s delivering whimsical originals or hauntingly rearranged standards
Free
Smith Dobson Quartet
September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Smith Dobson Quartet

The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Smith Dobson Quartet brings nearly two decades of Bay Area jazz experience to The Deluxe, led by Smith Dobson — a rare triple threat on drums, vibraphone, and saxophone, and a Santa Cruz native steeped in the jazz tradition from birth. Dobson carries on a distinguished family legacy: his late father, Smith Dobson IV, was a renowned pianist who led the jazz series at the Garden City in San Jose for over twenty years, accompanying legends including Art Pepper, Stan Getz, Bobby Hutcherson, Chet Baker, and Lee Konitz.
$5
Wacky Wednesday
September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wacky Wednesday

Jack Kerouac Alley San Francisco, CA, United States
Wacky Wednesdays in Kerouac Alley brings a wildly creative outdoor rock and punk party to one of San Francisco's most legendary blocks every Wednesday from mid-June through Halloween, 7–10pm. Sponsored by the iconic Vesuvio Cafe and hosted by artist Jeremy Fish and Freddie Levy, this rotating lineup of rock and punk bands transforms the historic alley into an only-in-North-Beach evening where the rebellious spirit of the Beats lives on in the most delightfully loud and unpredictable way. Come early, stay late, and expect the unexpected.
Free
Jinx Jones
September 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Jinx Jones

Dawn Club 10 Annie St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Jinx Jones Biography (Jazz Trio) "Jinx is a guitar virtuoso who seamlessly moves from rockabilly to jazz to twang and back again, sometimes in the same song. Those with a liner note obsession will remember Jinx’s playing on En Vogue’s “Free Your Mind.” (San Francisco Chronicle) Jinx Jones boasts a prolific career spanning from the 1990s, during which he has been a prominent figure in the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene. His musical journey, deeply rooted in R&B and Soul collaborations with luminaries such as Solomon Burke and En Vogue, has laid a solid groundwork for his ventures into the […]
Magic School Busk
September 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Magic School Busk

Persona 685 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Turn your midweek slump into a vibe at Persona SF! Every Wednesday at 8 PM, the Magic School Busk brings an electrifying fusion of Funk, Soul, Latin, Afro, and more to keep the energy high all night long. Let the rhythm elevate your evening as this dynamic collective delivers a genre-blending experience that’s impossible to ignore. Whether you're sipping on our signature cocktails or simply soaking in the sounds, Wednesdays at Persona are your new weekly ritual.
Free
Jazz Jam Session
September 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Stookey’s Blue Room 891 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United States
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
Free
Rotating Bands at the Lion’s Den
September 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Lion's Den 57 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA, United States
Experience the resurgence of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown nightlife at the Lion’s Den. Tucked away on Wentworth Place, this bi-level lounge and performance space blends modern cocktail culture with the East meets West spirit of the Chinatown’s golden age. Every week, the venue transforms into a unique destination for live music, featuring a rotating roster of the city’s up and coming funk, soul, and R&B ensembles. The Sound: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the stage belongs to a curated selection of live bands. The rotation frequently features bands such as Mark Maiden, Funky Sound Experience, Jay Neal, The Groove Foundation, […]
Free
Peninsula Project
September 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Peninsula Project

Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Peninsula Project brings its high-energy, trombone-led jazz to Comstock Saloon. Featuring Rick Brown on trombone, Jeremy Leber on piano, Carl Herder on bass, and Garry Williams on drums, the quartet combines swinging standards, bluesy grooves, and boogie-woogie rhythms in the historic North Beach venue.
Free
Jazz Jam
September 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm Jazz Jam

The Lucky Horseshoe 454 Courtland Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Jazz Jam at The Lucky Horseshoe is an open, straight-ahead jazz session in Bernal Heights for instrumentalists and vocalists, centered on standards, shared repertoire, and sit-in collaboration.
Free
Verve Quintet
September 23 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm Verve Quintet

Local Edition 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States
This fabulous quintet honors the blue note, hard bop tradition of the 1960’s and beyond. Aaron Germain - Bass Adam Klipple - Piano Andrew Dixon - Tenor Sax Daniel Herrera...
Free
Dave Matthews
September 23 @ 9:30 pm - 1:30 am

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Dave Matthews Blues Band performs at The Saloon. Established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982), the band plays standard blues covers such...
$5
3rd Thursday Band
September 24 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 3rd Thursday Band

The Saloon 1232 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
The 3rd Thursday Band is a San Francisco-based blues and rock group known for lively performances at The Saloon. Led by Mike Dingle on guitar and vocals, with Mike McKevit on lead guitar and vocals, they deliver classic rock and blues covers alongside original tunes, energizing audiences with their tight, soulful sound. Mark Yee - Sax/Keyboard Mike McKevitt - Lead Guitar Mike Dingle - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals Bruce Slesinger - Drums Bruce Ducheneaux - Bass
Free
Austin Wazz of Analog Dog
September 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Austin Wazz of Analog Dog

The Grove 690 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Austin Wazz (Austin Wasielewski) is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Analog Dog, a San Francisco-based psychedelic indie-disco band he co-founded with Rob Nicol, appearing at The Grove. His solo sets draw on the band's signature blend of dance-heavy grooves and socially conscious songwriting, bringing an energetic, groove-forward sound to the café's laid-back neighborhood atmosphere.
Free
Viajó de la Música
September 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Scopo Divino 2800 California St #101, San Francisco, CA, United States
Viajó de la Música brings a traveling soundtrack of Latin jazz, boleros to the intimate wine‑bar glow of Scopo Divino. Led by saxophonist Renner, this jazz quartet moves effortlessly from bossa and samba to slow‑dance ballads, weaving guitars, percussion, and rich vocals into one continuous journey. Expect romantic melodies, hypnotic grooves, and a set list that feels like wandering through nightspots from Havana to Rio to San Francisco. Pair a glass of something bold with the music and let the room turn into your own little passport stamp for the evening.
Free
Jose Simioni: Live Music Thursday at Capo’s
September 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Live Music at Capo’s

Capo's 641 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA, United States
North Beach guitarist and composer Jose Simioni brings his guitar-led blend of blues, jazz, and improvisational roots music to Capo’s. Simioni is a familiar presence at The Saloon, Tupelo, and Belle Cora, known for adaptable small-group performances that balance soulful blues phrasing with jazz fluency.
Free
Oscar LaDell
September 24 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Oscar LaDell at Biscuits & Blues brings the U.S.-born, New Zealand–raised, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and guitarist to San Francisco for an emotionally direct set steeped in Blues and Soul. LaDell’s rich, story-forward voice, minimalist arrangements, and expressive guitar work draw on influences including Curtis Mayfield, Muddy Waters, Bonnie Raitt, Sam Cooke, B.B. King, Bobby Bland, and Al Green, while his original writing moves between intimate personal reflection and socially conscious themes. Two shows: 6:30pm and 9pm. Tickets: $25-50
$25
Stacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet
September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Stacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet

Black Cat Jazz Supper Club 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Stacy Dillard & Josh Evans 5tet at Black Cat bring a powerhouse frontline to San Francisco for a four-night run of hard-swinging, real-time modern jazz. Saxophonist Stacy Dillard is known for a rich, commanding tone that pianist Eric Reed has called "a true improviser," with Roy Hargrove praising him as "a one-of-a-kind musician"; trumpeter Josh Evans brings a voice shaped by the lineage of Jackie McLean, Rashied Ali, Benny Golson, Cedar Walton, Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Gregory Porter, and T.S. Monk. Together they lead a quintet built for sharp interplay and late-night jazz energy.
$20
Dave Tull
September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States
Dave Tull at Keys Jazz Bistro brings an inventive mix of vocal jazz, virtuosic drumming, witty songwriting, and musical humor. Performing from the drum set with pianist Larry Dunlap and bassist Dan Feiszli, Tull combines original songs, jazz standards, scat singing, and sharp comic storytelling in a polished, upbeat trio performance. Known for his work as a jazz and big-band drummer as well as a vocalist and songwriter, he creates a show that is both musically sophisticated and warmly entertaining.
$30
Alexandra Rieloff Quartet
September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Alexandra Rieloff Quartet

Sheba Piano Lounge 1419 Filmore St, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Alexandra Rieloff Trio is a jazz ensemble appearing at Sheba Piano Lounge, led by Brooklyn-born Chilean vocalist Alexandra Rieloff, with Mark Holzinger on guitar and Rob Bassinette on bass. Drawing on the Great American Songbook alongside bossa nova and bolero influences rooted in her Latin American heritage, Rieloff brings a cinematic, emotionally textured approach to jazz standards that is both globally inspired and deeply personal.
Free
Barrio Manouche
September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Barrio Manouche

El Chato 2301 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Barrio Manouche plays gypsy-jazz at El Chato. Founded by the Spanish guitarist and composer Javi Jiménez, the group consists of a singular musical body that combines the instrumentation and signature of Jazz Manouche, Modern Jazz, Flamenco and Latin-American rhythms.
Free
Curious Planet featuring DOT COM
September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Deluxe 1511 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Curious Planet featuring DOT COM at The Deluxe pairs a San Francisco jazz band with vocalist, dancer, and storyteller DOT COM for an energetic, audience-facing set. DOT COM developed into a regular crowd favorite after initially joining Curious Planet onstage as a guest.
$10
Bodega Kat
September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Amelie 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Bodega Kat at Amélie brings a soulful live set to the Polk Street wine bar, drawing on Pop, Oldies, and Rhythm & Blues repertoire. With an easygoing, melody-first approach suited to Amélie’s intimate wine-and-small-plates setting, the performance offers familiar songs delivered with Soul-inflected warmth and groove.
Free
Katy Stephan
September 24 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Kathy Stephan

Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States
Kathy Stephan brings torch songs, swing standards, and a touch of twang to the Comstock Saloon’s polished‑but‑raucous barroom. Her voice leans into the room’s natural reverb, floating over brushed drums, piano, and upright bass while cocktails clink and the lights stay low. Expect classic tunes, a few deep‑cut surprises, and the kind of between‑song banter that makes the band feel like part of the crowd. It’s the perfect soundtrack for settling into a leather booth, ordering something stirred, and letting the night stretch out a little longer than you planned.
Free